CannaSol Happy Cleo Canna Lily
Best compact tropical bloomer for small patios and sunny container gardens.
Bring a touch of the tropics to your garden with the CannaSol Happy Cleo Canna Lily. This vibrant, ultra-compact variety is perfect for adding a splash of color to containers or front borders, offering continuous, abundant blooms from summer until the first frost. Its large, golden-orange flowers are complemented by deep green, virus-free foliage. A vigorous grower, it thrives in full sun and moist soil, performing exceptionally well even in challenging summer heat and humidity. Reaching up to 22 inches tall, it's an excellent choice for patios or near water features, reliably attracting hummingbirds.
$21.32
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Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Mature Height
1822
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, tropical focal point
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or container space
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, high-performance plants
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal bulb storage
- Pesticide-averse growers concerned about common leaf-damaging insects
- Hands-off gardeners preferring drought-tolerant, low-input plants
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Continuous flowering from summer through the first frost ensures constant color.
Space efficiency
Ultra-compact habit makes this an ideal choice for small patio containers.
Heat tolerance
Thrives in intense summer heat and humidity without wilting or fading.
Maintenance ease
Self-cleaning blooms reduce the need for constant deadheading throughout the season.
Pollinator appeal
Vibrant golden-orange flowers act as a reliable magnet for local hummingbirds.
Hardiness range
Versatile growth zones allow for wide regional planting across diverse climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18-22 inches tall
Width
12 inches wide
Flower Size
6-12 inches flowers
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Soil Type
Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Growing Zones
Zone 3-11
Features
- Abundant orange-gold flowers bloom all season.
- Ultra-compact habit fits small spaces.
- Deep green, virus-free foliage.
- Thrives in full sun and heat.
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
- Self-cleaning blooms for low maintenance.
- Ideal for containers and borders.
What customers say
The CannaSol Happy Cleo garners strong praise, primarily for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and manageable size. Customers love the striking variegated foliage, which offers visual interest even before the vibrant orange and yellow blooms appear. Reviewers consistently note the plant arrives in robust health, suggesting quality nursery care. Its compact nature makes it perfect for container gardening and smaller spaces, fulfilling expectations for an easy to manage canna. While a few noted slower initial growth or minor transit damage, the overall consensus confirms the Happy Cleo is a worthwhile investment. Its reliable performance and stunning visual impact solidify its premium market standing.
Know before you buy
This variety is ultra-compact, reaching a mature height of 18 to 22 inches and a width of 12 inches. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for containers, patios, and front garden borders.
No, it is very low maintenance. The plant features self-cleaning blooms, meaning you do not need to deadhead them to encourage continuous flowering from summer until the first frost.
While the CannaSol Happy Cleo is hardy in zones 8-11, it can be grown as an annual in cooler regions. In zones 3-7, you should lift the rhizomes in the fall after the first frost and store them indoors over the winter to replant the following spring.
For the best performance, plant in full sun with average, well-drained soil. It thrives in moist to wet conditions, making it a great option for areas near water features or spots that stay consistently damp.
Yes, the vibrant orange-gold flowers are highly effective at attracting hummingbirds and various pollinators to your garden throughout the summer and fall.
No, this variety is not considered deer resistant. If you have deer in your area, you may want to plant it in a protected location or use deterrents.
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